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Rumpler Tropfenwagen. From the seaplane to the road image

13/04/2020

Rumpler Tropfenwagen. From the seaplane to the road

The Tropfenwagen, created by mechanical genius Edmund Rumpler, was inspired by the floats of seaplanes and presented in 1919 as a five-seater torpedo prototype with aerodynamic shape, horizontal mud wings, swing-axle independent rear suspension.
Lamborghini Veneno. The attraction of a wild beast image

10/04/2020

Lamborghini Veneno. The attraction of a wild beast

The Lamborghini Veneno is a road-approved car, although its extreme features make it seem more suited to the racetrack. Based on the Aventador, it delivers 750 HP and has a top speed of 355 km/h.
Beautiful and affordable. 1988 BMW M6 image

09/04/2020

Beautiful and affordable. 1988 BMW M6

The BMW 6 Series E24 is a symbol of the brand's transition to a premium manufacturer. The M6 version, equipped with a 3.5-liter M engine producing almost 300 horsepower, is highly coveted and exclusive with only 5,855 produced.
Miller Golden Submarine: aerodynamics and safety on the track image

06/04/2020

Miller Golden Submarine: aerodynamics and safety on the track

Harry A. Miller, a brilliant inventor who shaped the world of American motorsport with his technical and aerodynamic innovations, is an example of how genius doesn't always require a university degree.
BMW i8. Praise to the vision image

04/04/2020

BMW i8. Praise to the vision

The i8, introduced by BMW in 2014, was a message as strong as it was courageous. Beyond its magnificent lines that denoted a delightful mix of elegance and sportiness.
Is that a fish? image

01/04/2020

Is that a fish?

A Fiat 509 A Delfino, built almost a century ago in Milan and featuring an aluminum body with a fish skin effect created through a manual process, was exhibited at the Kyoto 2018 Concours d'Elegance and received huge success.
1915 A.L.F.A 40/60HP Aerodinamica Torpedo image

30/03/2020

1915 A.L.F.A 40/60HP Aerodinamica Torpedo

This article explores the work of Carlo Felice Abarth Ricotti, a Milanese aristocrat who played an important role in the evolution of car design. Ricotti's Siluro was a popular car, but its large windows made it uncomfortable in the summer.
1913. The Siluro: dressed for speed. Born of an idea by Count Ricotti image

23/03/2020

1913. The Siluro: dressed for speed. Born of an idea by Count Ricotti

Count Mario Ricotti, a Milanese aristocrat, wanted to create a superfast, aerodynamic version of an ordinary Alfa Romeo 40/60 in 1914, reflecting the Italian
Off Radar. The 1959 Ferrari 410 SA Coupe Pininfarina #1285SA image

20/03/2020

Off Radar. The 1959 Ferrari 410 SA Coupe Pininfarina #1285SA

The Ferrari 410 Superamerica is often underestimated by collectors due to its lack of sporting history and large size. However, few cars offer the perfect combination of performance, style and driving comfort like the Superamerica.
1992 McLaren F1 image

18/03/2020

1992 McLaren F1

The McLaren F1 was born out of Bruce McLaren's dream to produce a road car that could win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. With a focus on weight reduction, the car featured a carbon fiber chassis and BMW-developed V12 engine producing 618bhp.